A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space.

SolarEdge Technologies has completed a 2.2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. The new system more than doubles the facility’s solar generation while using the same footprint as the previous installation.

The project uses SolarEdge inverters paired with power optimizers and Hanwha Q CELLS modules. The array spans multiple roof zones and includes a custom combiner box designed to efficiently transmit electricity across a 700– to 800-foot rooftop span. It also includes real-time monitoring through SolarEdge’s platform to track performance and simplify maintenance.

A solar upgrade on a massive scale

The OCCC is a big energy user. It hosts around 2.4 million visitors each year and generates nearly $5 billion in economic impact for Central Florida.